Miscellaneous

FAQ
They can be worn as primary
footwear (with just bare feet) or as a shell (worn with something else
inside them like a sock/slipper/leather shoe). The booties are
fleece-lined inside and coated nylon outside, making them wind and rain
resistant. If the booties are going to be worn in very cold weather, we
suggest adequate layering inside the booties. For example, you may
choose to layer up with our Stonz Linerz, sheepskins slippers, or
leather slippers for extra warmth.
The key with the booties is
assessing the weather you're about to be in and then layering up inside
the booties accordingly. Parents and caregivers are the best judge of
the weather outside and the protection required for their children. The
booties are meant for all seasons; designed for flexibility in almost
every outdoor weather condition.
Stonz booties can be layered up
inside, with as many layers that will fit, for extreme warmth. Stonz
also sells sherpa-fleece Linerz for additional warmth. Conversely, the
booties can be worn in temperate weather conditions with as little as
bare feet or socks. We feel that ultimately a parent or caregiver is
the best judge of what layers are suitable under the booties depending
on the weather conditions outdoors.
Soft
soled shoes have been recommended by experts for years for developing
feet. Little feet are able to flex and grip allowing them to balance
and stand with the additional room inside their footwear. Stonz booties
feature an outer sole with a rubbery material and the inside is layered
with fleece. Depending on the conditions, additional layers (socks,
Stonz Linerz, or light-weight shoes) can be added inside the booties.
These layers provide considerable protection between the child’s foot
and the ground, while allowing the child to walk freely given the
light-weight, soft-soled design of the booties. Please
limit use to short periods of time on concrete or pavement-like
surfaces, as this may wear out your booties’ soles prematurely. Keep in
mind that these are soft-soled and not hard-soled footwear.
Stonz booties are made of coated
nylon fabric making them rain repellent and wind resistant. The
booties' soles are made of a waterproof rubberized fabric, the same
fabric on the palm and thumb of our new Mittz (size Large and XL only),
making the booties suitable for outdoor use. When the child is being
carried, rain and wind will keep out of the booties. When spending time
puddle jumping, playing in water and slush, it may take awhile but
eventually water will make its way in. We suggest throwing the booties
in the dryer for 5-10 minutes on gentle. And you're ready to head out
again!
The sizing is made to equal the
size of the boot so if the child’s foot fits snuggly, you may want to
try a size up with a liner. If the boot was large for the child, the
linerz inside will lessen the gap between the foot and the boot size.
It fits like a thick sock so we recommend that you use
your best judgment based on how the foot already fits. If the boot fits
perfectly on the child when the child has thick socks, the boot should
fit perfectly with the linerz. If the rain boot fits snug with bare
feet, then adding the linerz the rain boot will likely make the boot too
tight.
Yes - there is a left and a right. The Stonz label will be on the outside of each right and left leg.
Stonz booties are made by hand, locally in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
When purchasing we realize all
buying decisions affect the environment. We are willing as a company to
offer a benefit of free or reduced shipping costs to customers that
choose to have their purchase sent in a kraft envelope rather than
plastic packaging. If the order is a gift, customers can elect to have
their purchase sent in a gift packaging for an extra fee. See our
Shipping page for more details on shipping options and costs.
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